Shaped like a lion’s tail, and bounded by Senegal, Gambia is known for its diverse ecosystems especially along the central Gambia River. This great river widens as it flows through two protected areas of natural beauty – the woodlands of Kiang West National Park to the west, and the creeks and mangroves of Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve to the east. A safari adventure here all but guarantees sightings of monkeys, leopards, hippos, hyenas and rare birds. Venture upstream to find more hinterland wonders, from a chimpanzee island reserve to the ruins of a 17th-century castle. The vibrant capital, Banjul, and nearby Serrekunda offer access to smaller parks like Abuko Nature Reserve, and 80 km of beach-strewn coastline. Sanyang Beach is a favourite of locals and visitors alike. Hop on a bus to spend a day relaxing on its golden sands, backed by coconut palms and scenic lagoons. The vast majority of hotels and apartments can be found in Serrekunda, though overnight stays can be arranged at forest eco-lodges further along the river.
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Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Exceptional · 130 reviews
Set in Serekunda, 1.7 km from Bijilo Beach, RoofTop Boutique Hotel Adults Only offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a bar.
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Exceptional · 120 reviews
With garden views, Little's Nature Retreat is set in Kartung and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden and terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.
Situated in Serekunda, 1.6 km from Kotu Beach, Palm Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Exceptional · 5 reviews
Brufut Residencies Apartment 7 is situated in Brufut, 2.5 km from Bijilo Beach, 5.5 km from Bijolo Forest Reserve, as well as 12 km from Abuko Nature Reserve.
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Exceptional · 5 reviews
Located in Gunjur, within 34 km of Abuko Nature Reserve and 36 km of Bijolo Forest Reserve, Tile House Apartments Gunjur Kolkoch offers barbecue facilities.
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Exceptional · 5 reviews
Situated in Bijilo and only a few steps from Bijilo Beach, Stunning Oceanview 2B Waterfront Apartement features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Exceptional · 6 reviews
Afonta's Greenhouse Retreat is a fully furnished entire four-bedroom bungalow offering complete privacy and comfort-Guests enjoy exclusive use of the whole property with no sharing with other...
Set in Serekunda, 1.7 km from Bijilo Beach, RoofTop Boutique Hotel Adults Only offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a bar.
Guest review
Coming back to the Rooftop Hotel was like visiting an old friend , warm hospitality, friendly staff, the rooms are spotless, Urban , the owner, is like a grandad that knows everything and he did a great job with making this little paradise in Africa.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Situated in Brufut, 1.3 km from Bijilo Beach, Dabo House features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Guest review
Wonderful, tasty food. Most of the vegetables used for our food were home-grown and organic. Very kind and attentive staff.
Great location on a quiet side road, but close to shops and restaurants. The house is in a residential area, it’s not loud and we felt very safe all the time.
The cook Salif is great, we had dinner at the compound and it was always delicious. Both Salif and his assistant Amara told us a lot about local food and tea culture, as well as the use of local herbs, it was a great opportunity to learn more about Gambia.
Easy access to taxi if needed. About 15 minutes walk through residential area to the beach, which is really beautiful. Nice, small beach bars.
The room was spacious and clean, the adjacent bathroom was pleasant and clean too.
We loved the compound with the large mango tree providing shade in the courtyard and the pool.
Dabo House is a great place to relax and we are already planning our next trip there. We can warmly recommend staying at Dabo House, it really became our ”home away from home”.
Featuring a terrace and a bar, Jalokoto Holiday Home is set in Brufut, 2.7 km from Bijilo Beach and 6.7 km from Bijolo Forest Reserve.
Guest review
😊 "Thank you so much for your warm welcome! 😊 The place is truly beautiful and clean; we felt right at home. The people are incredibly kind—Fatou, Yahya, and my Malian friend—thank you for your hospitality! 🙏"
Located in Jambur, 13 km from Abuko Nature Reserve, Alhasia Ecoville Jambur Gambia provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.
Guest review
The place is situated in a remote, quiet and peaceful spot, surrounded by trees teeming with birds and the occasional monkey. Aisha and Osman are kind and truly wonderful hosts who know how to look after their guests. Due to its location close to the airport, this place is ideal as a starting point or the final stop on a trip around The Gambia.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Set in Sere Kunda, 1.9 km from Kotu Beach, Majula Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Guest review
Amazing view, very accommodating and helpful staff, there were a number of breakfast options and it was a treat sitting on the terrace watching the ocean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Set in Serekunda, 60 metres from Kotu Beach, African Princess Beach Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.
Guest review
Amazing place to stay in The Gambia and will definitely come back. 🙌🏾🇬🇲🤩
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Situated in Serekunda, 1.6 km from Kotu Beach, Palm Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.
Offering an outdoor pool with sunbeds, Ocean Villa Heights is located in Brufut. Free Wi-Fi access is available. At Ocean Villa Heights you will find free bikes.
Guest review
Hello there,
Thank you so much for having me in your wonderful hotel.
I have enjoyed every single minute of my stay at Ocean Villa Heights hotel, the room was comfortable, shower fantastic, breakfast was great and food was brilliant.
Many thanks to Abdullah, Bebe, Muhammad the security man, Malang, Mbassi and the energetic girls cleaning the rooms and hotel.
The hotel made my short visit to The Gambia so enjoyable, I will definitely come back in the future God willing.
Thank you all, you have been amazing 😍😍😍
Mamoon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Bakotu Hotel is located in Kotu. Rooms here will provide you with a balcony. Private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower.
Guest review
Good outdoor area without the concrete jungle feel. Comfortable room. Friendly staff and good food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Set in Brusubi, 1.4 km from Bijilo Beach, TRANQUIL RESORT HOTEL offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Guest review
Super friendly staff. Lovely experience overall. Great menu. Clean pool. Well maintained accommodation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Situated in Kotu, a few steps from Kotu Beach, TUI BLUE Tamala features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.
Guest review
About 7 of us from the same family stayed at the hotel. We all had a wonderful stay there. All the staff were friendly and pleasant. The food was absolutely brilliant and plentiful . The rooms were very spacious and well provided with facilities. The general ambience of the hotel, which is well located was brilliant. I would like to give particular mention to the following members of the Reception Team - Aminata, Binta, Aisha, Sambou, and Baboicarr. Also members of the Cleaning Team, in particular Isatou Dumbuya and Saiko Sanneh. And everyone in the Catering Team. They all made our stay pleasant and enjoyable. My daughter and niece enjoyed using the brilliant gym facilities. The live music presented was absolutely brilliant. I was impressed with a band from Sierra Leone who performed there one evening. I will most definitely recommend the hotel to family and friends visiting the Gambia.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
Situated in Bijilo, 300 metres from Bijilo Beach, Coco Ocean Resort & Spa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.
Guest review
Wonderful breakfast. Excellent service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Very good · 203 reviews
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